2004 Ford E-150 vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Ford E-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-150 weights approximately 387 kg more than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-150 (388 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-150 | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | E-150 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2127 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
